Historical Events
1 Million March for Khomeini
1 million Iranians march in Tehran in a show of support for the exiled Ayatollah Khomeini, fundamentalist Muslim leader
Famous Birthdays
- Asaka Kubo, Japanese J-pop singer (A+Jyuc), born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Rob Bourdon, American rock drummer (Linkin Park), born in Calabasas, California
- Will Young, British singer-songwriter and actor, born in Wokingham, England
Famous Deaths
- Gustav Winckler, Danish pop singer ("Skibet skal sejle i nat"- "The Ship Is Leaving Tonight"), dies in a car crash at 53
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About January 20, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Y.M.C.A. - Village People
